Tips to open KHI file
Can't open the KHI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open KHI files as well as a list of programs that support KHI files.
KHI file extension
| File Name |
Dynamics AX Kernel Help Index Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The KHI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the KHI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the KHI file on each system platform.
What is KHI file?
The file with the extension KHI is the Misc Files file type. The author of this format is Microsoft. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. Dynamics AX Kernel Help Index Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Microsoft Dynamics AX. This was created by Microsoft Corporation.
How to open KHI file?
An often recurring problem with Dynamics AX Kernel Help Index Format is that KHI is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open KHI, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the KHI file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Microsoft Dynamics AX
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Microsoft Dynamics AX is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Microsoft Dynamics AX into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support KHI files.
Programs to open KHI file
Remember to download programs supporting KHI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Dynamics AX with KHI files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the KHI file still does not use the Microsoft Dynamics AX program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the KHI file with the Microsoft Dynamics AX program.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Dynamics AX to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Microsoft Dynamics AX program with the Dynamics AX Kernel Help Index Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Microsoft Corporation website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the KHI file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The KHI file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to KHI files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our KHI file. Sometimes virus-infected KHI files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the KHI files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular KHI file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Microsoft
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted KHI files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the KHI file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the KHI file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the KHI file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the KHI file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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